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Things to Do Near New Castle: Right in the Middle of Indiana.
Halfway between Indianapolis and Dayton, with basketball history, racing, aviation, and small-town festivals all a short drive away — the best things to do near New Castle.
Racing & Sports
New Castle Motorsports ParkWorld-class go-kart racing
12 miHarrah’s Hoosier ParkLive horse racing & casino, Anderson
35 miIndianapolis Motor SpeedwayHome of the Indy 500 & Brickyard
55 miIndiana Basketball Hall of FameA must for hoops fans, New Castle
14 miHistory & Museums
Wilbur Wright Birthplace & MuseumWhere Hoosier aviation began
9 miWhitewater Valley RailroadScenic heritage train rides, Connersville
19 miHenry County Historical SocietyLocal history in New Castle
14 miThe Children’s Museum of IndianapolisThe world’s largest
52 miShopping & Local Favorites
Warm Glow Candle OutletThe landmark I-70 stop
14 miCambridge City & Antique AlleySmall-town shops & antiques
6 miDowntown New CastleRestaurants, shopping & events
14 miLocal festivalsCanal Days, county fairs & more, seasonal
5–12 miDistances are approximate driving miles from the campground. Send me your favorites and I’ll add them.
Make the lake your home base.
See the sights by day, come back to the campfire by night.
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